Czechs underestimate health risks when travelling outside Europe, survey finds

Nearly one in five Czechs travelled outside Europe during the past year, but most fail to seek medical advice or take basic precautions before departure, according to a survey commissioned by the Czech Health Ministry. Only about one in ten travellers consults a doctor before leaving, while just a quarter of those heading beyond Europe register with the Foreign Ministry’s Drozd travel notification system. Around five percent of travellers reported health problems abroad, most commonly digestive illnesses. Officials are also urging fans travelling to the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico to ensure appropriate vaccinations, buy travel insurance and protect themselves against heat, mosquitoes and infectious diseases.